Barry Switzer on Manziel: I finally saw the first white quarterback I'd recruit to run the option

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Switzer on being given a nine-month contract when he was hired at OU: If they had a confidential vote, most presidents would get rid of college football. I'm sitting there with the college president and a board of regent and another regent, three people, when I was hired in 1973. The one regent, he knew the importance of keeping the continuity of the team, the staff in place. They said, 'We're going to give you one season.' I said, 'That's all I need. I've got the Selmon brothers, I got Little Joe. We're gonna kick butt. I don't need a lengthy contract, but I want you to announce it as four, because I'm recruiting a great class this year. If you announce I've only got nine months, we'll lose every player we got out there.'

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington sat down with the always candid and colorful Barry Switzer and discussed a number of topics with the former Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys head coach. Look and listen:

Part 1: Switzer discusses his new hip.

Part 2: Switzer discusses saving a dog and being on Twitter.

Part 3: Switzer discusses whether college athletes should get paid.

Part 4: Switzer discusses his decision to quit as Cowboys coach and A&M's Johnny Manziel.

Part 5: Switzer discusses the best head coaching job in football, college or pro.

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